The best road cycling routes around Sennecey-Le-Grand

The Roman Catholic Church of St-Gervais-St-Protais in the municipality of Ozenay is an outstanding example of regional medieval architecture. A first church building on this site was already mentioned in documents around the year 950. The current building was largely built in the 12th century in two construction phases by the canons of Chalon. The transept, the choir, and the last bay of the nave (Nef) are the oldest parts and date from the mid-12th century. The first three bays of the nave were added towards the end of the 12th century.

In this small town with its surrounding endless vineyards, everyone seems to live from viticulture.

Cortevaix is located in a very green and hilly landscape. The village is very close to the Grosne river. The area is perfect for people who love nature, tranquility, and leisurely walks.

The Abbey of La Ferté (also known as the Abbey Palace of La Ferté) is the very first daughter foundation of the famous Cistercian Order from the year 1113. It is located in the idyllic South Burgundy, in the municipality of Saint-Ambreuil. The original medieval abbey was heavily destroyed during the Wars of Religion. The present magnificent building was constructed at the end of the 17th century as a stately abbey palace for the abbot. After the French Revolution, the abbey church was demolished and the building was converted into a private residential castle. A long, elegant stone building is visible, flanked by two large pavilions.

The tour leads through a picturesque, typically Burgundian landscape of rolling fields, dense forests, and vineyards. It connects the small, historic communities of Bray, Cortambert, and Blanot. In the listed historic village of Blanot, you will find, among other things, the famous Grottes de Blanot (a cave that reaches over 80 meters deep into the earth) as well as a historic Romanesque church. www.burgund-touri... +1

The historic old town of Tournus, a French town in the Burgundy region (Saône-et-Loire department). Main attractions: Saint-Philibert Abbey Church: One of the most important Romanesque buildings in France from the 11th and 12th centuries. Picturesque alleys: The old town is characterized by narrow, right-angled streets, colorful facades, and flat roofs with round tiles that have a Mediterranean feel. Hôtel-Dieu: A historic hospital with a well-preserved, ornate 17th-century pharmacy. Greuze Monument: A statue in honor of the famous painter Jean-Baptiste Greuze, born in Tournus in 1725.

The station no longer serves trains. The historic site has been transformed into a vibrant leisure zone (Aire de loisirs de la gare). The building is located directly on the Voie Verte de Bourgogne du Sud, a well-known 77 km cycle path on a former railway line. Travelers will find a bicycle rental service for regular and electric bikes, a tool station for repairs, picnic tables, public restrooms, and a children's playground. It also serves as a starting point for excursions, for example to the nearby Château de Cormatin.

The Saint-Laurent Bridge (Pont Saint-Laurent) is a historic stone bridge that spans the Saône River. It connects the town of Mâcon in the Saône-et-Loire department with the municipality of Saint-Laurent-sur-Saône in the Ain department. Initial wooden structures were already built by the Romans. The current stone bridge dates back to the 11th century in its core and is considered the oldest bridge over the Saône. The structure consists of twelve stone arches. On one of the pillars, there is a statue of Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of boatmen. It is one of the few historic structures in the region that survived the demolitions of World War II unscathed.